Murfreesboro

UPDATE: Chapel Hill, Murfreesboro and Smyrna All Hit in a String of Gun Store Robberies

Jul 11, 2024 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Robbers used a stolen car to ram into a gun store this past Tuesday morning, but this time, they did not get what they wanted. Echo Three Armory in Chapel.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Residents Attend Transformation Lecture

Jul 11, 2024 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Former substance abuse addict and gang member in California Chris Sharpe shared his story of redemption, faith, and recovery to a full audience.... Read More

Wanted: Discount Enthusiasts Who Mistook Target for a Free Store

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Do you know these men? They seem to have confused shopping with an extreme sport, and Target with a donation center. These savvy shoppers are now considered.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland on WGNS - Hear the Podcast!

Jul 10, 2024 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

A focus on Murfreesboro with Mayor Shane McFarland:  Notes One Live did not live-up to its agreement with the City, so City nixed the deal.  One East College, LL.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Launches New Brand and Marketing Initiative to Promote Schools, Innovative Opportunities for Students

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Strong schools develop strong students which in turn build strong communities.  That sentiment is at the core of Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Linebaugh Library to Host Author Erin Chesnut for Book Signing

Jul 09, 2024 at 01:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Linebaugh Public Library is pleased to host local author Erin Chesnut for a book signing on Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The author will.... Read More

Alumni Summer College Participants Study Future of Analytics, AI

Jul 09, 2024 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Atlanta, Georgia, businessman and Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Andre Dyer found the recent 2024 Alumni S.... Read More

Courtroom Chronicles: The MTSU Basketball Player Case

Jul 05, 2024 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

In today's episode, host J. Paul Newman delves into a compelling case from the past involving the murder of an MTSU Lady Raider Basketball player. Join us as we uncover the de.... Read More

PTSD Beyond the Battlefield: Identifying and Addressing Trauma

Jul 05, 2024 at 10:34 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - PTSD is a very real problem that often goes unrecognized by those who suffer from it... Elisa Gitan at the VA PTSD Clinic in Murfreesboro highl.... Read More

Murfreesboro Installs Cutting-Edge Gunshot Detection System

Jul 05, 2024 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Gunshot detection technology is being installed throughout the City of Murfreesboro... That was MPD Deputy Chief Cary Gensemer, who told WGNS that w.... Read More
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4th of July Apartment Blaze...MFRD Saves Bedridden Woman and Dog

Jul 05, 2024 at 05:57 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The 4th of July ended with a late night blaze shortly after 11:00 o'clock at row apartments in the 500 block of North Maple Street. The apartment was a loss.... Read More

Police Seek Suspect in Changing Room Incident at Plato's Closet

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:32 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Authorities are seeking information about a man wanted for questioning in connection with an incident at Plato’s Closet on N. Thompson Lane. On Jun.... Read More

When Tanks Rolled Through: Smith, Wilson and Rutherford Counties WWII Story

Jul 03, 2024 at 12:27 pm by WGNS News

  In this episode, host Chip Walters is joined by special guest Tressa Bush to take a fascinating journey back in time to an era when it wasn't uncommon to wake up and s.... Read More

RHS Girls’ Head Soccer Coach Arrested, Charged With 2 Counts of Statutory Rape

Jul 02, 2024 at 10:03 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The head girls’ soccer coach at Riverdale High School, Nathan Sweet, was arrested Monday night (7/1/2024) and charged with two counts of statuto.... Read More

MFRD Prepares for Increased Fireworks-Related Incidents on July 4th

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - With the 4th of July on Thursday, calls to the Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) are expected to spike. The department is urging residents to tak.... Read More

Listen to the District 34 Political Forum: Incumbent Tim Rudd vs. Challenger Tucker Marcum

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he moderates a "LIVE" political forum featuring the Republican Primary candidates for the State House of Representati.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Political Debating, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 01, 2024 at 06:42 am by WGNS News

Opinion: Last week's presidential debate did not offer new insights but rather reinforced existing beliefs for many. One Journalism Professor at MTSU, suggests that neither.... Read More

Tragic Shooting Near Scales Elementary School / Victim and Gunman Dead

Jun 27, 2024 at 11:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A fatal shooting is currently under investigation in Murfreesboro. The incident was reported at 8:01 PM on Thursday night on Nightshade Drive. Detectives f.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers Again in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee set a record low for statewide unemployment in May when its seasonally adjusted rate dropped to 3% for the first time. The latest county unemployment data from the.... Read More

MTSU Police ‘Paw-Leased’ to Introduce Second K-9 Officer

Jun 27, 2024 at 10:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Police Department recently took to social media to introduce its newest recruit Ace &mdash.... Read More